In this blog post, we will introduce how to write a cover letter that conveys your motivation for applying to an insurance company in a sincere and convincing manner.
My upbringing
When I was a child, I saw two grandmothers who had completely opposite approaches to preparing for old age. One was my aunt, who lived her entire life as a single woman, and the other was a neighbor who also never married. My aunt was a talented career woman who had many male admirers, but she never married after her fiancé, whom she loved passionately in her youth, died in a car accident. She was able to live her life this way because her great-grandfather respected her wishes and protected her. Of course, some of her relatives thought her abilities were a waste and tried to set her up with someone, but my grandmother’s firm stance led to repeated failures, and they eventually gave up.
My great-aunt had been investing and saving steadily since she was young in preparation for her future as a single woman, and she was able to live an elegant and peaceful life in a modest apartment that was neither luxurious nor small. Although she had retired quite some time ago due to poor health, she was able to live comfortably thanks to her insurance and retirement plans. On the other hand, the elderly woman in the neighborhood, who lived a life of complete self-sacrifice to take care of her family and missed her chance to marry, lived a busy life without a clear concept of retirement and found it difficult to find work and enjoy her life. Even though they were similar in age and both single, their living environments and lifestyles were completely different. This gave me an opportunity to imagine my distant future when I was a child and couldn’t imagine what my retirement would be like.
School life
The future, decades from now, seemed very distant, but I was preoccupied with the idea that I needed to make steady preparations to ensure a comfortable environment so that I could enjoy my old age. If the adults had heard my concerns, they might have said, “You’re just a kid, you don’t know anything,” They probably would have scolded me, but it was a very serious concern for me. The fact that medical advances are extending human life is not necessarily good news. It is more of a warning that we need to prepare more thoroughly for the future, which made me feel somewhat uneasy.
Many people argued that people should have children to prepare for the uncertainties of the future, but I felt that it was foolish to rely on the employment prospects of my future children, given the controversy surrounding the job market at the time and the uncertainty of my own future career. Having thought deeply about the variables in my life from an early age, I was not content with simply being satisfied with my life in the present, but was passionate about becoming a determined adult who would make careful preparations for the future. Compared to my peers who were worried about college entrance exams and finding jobs, my concerns were about the distant future. This made me look at life from a longer-term perspective and provided a stepping stone for me to take a keen interest in insurance and financial products and engage in comparative analysis. I needed an outlet to relieve my anxiety.
Strengths and weaknesses
I am the type of person who does not let my inner anxieties remain vague worries, but actively seeks realistic ways to improve. When I was young, I watched the contrasting lifestyles of my two grandmothers, who were close to me, and I was convinced that without sufficient investment, I would end up following a similar path. I realized the importance of always being prepared and living with a sense of purpose, but I didn’t let it remain a mere worry. Although there were many things I did not fully understand, I meticulously gathered information on investment products, financial planning, and insurance, checked what qualities were essential for me to develop a long-term vision, and tried my best to improve my skills, even though I was still inexperienced. This led me to become interested in this field earlier than other children. If I had kept my “uncertainty” in my heart and allowed myself to be lazy, using my youth as an excuse to restrict my actions, I would not have been able to reach my current level.
Some people told me that I was rushing into things too quickly. They said that I needed to be more careful and strategic in my approach. However, I believe that no matter what you do, if you just keep it in your heart, it will have no impact on reality, so I decided to take on the challenge and do my best to achieve the best results.
View of life
I believe that people will need to live their lives from a longer-term perspective. Advances in medicine are increasing life expectancy, and people now have a duty to enjoy a more comfortable “second life” after retirement. When we stop working, we no longer just wait for death to come, but build a new life and environment for ourselves and endure the long wait.
When waiting in line in front of a store, a short wait requires only a little patience, but when it becomes a long wait of several hours, you need to prepare blankets, mats, chairs, hot packs, and other items. I am convinced that the development of products related to this will play a very important role in people’s lives.
Motivation for applying and aspirations after joining the company
As a child, I had difficulty understanding the importance of preparing for old age, but my memories of encountering two contrasting lifestyles inspired me to decide early on the path I wanted to take in life and to work hard to achieve my goals. Rather than just being swept away by the waves of fate, I needed to build a sturdy boat and learn how to maintain balance so that I could reach the island I wanted to go to. The reason I was interested in your company’s long history and stability was because I believed that it would serve as a steadfast lighthouse in the sea of life.
If I am given the opportunity to prove myself at your company, I will not leave the vague anxieties and dreams of my childhood as mere inner wanderings, but will use them as a source of motivation to move forward toward the future. I will strive to become a companion who can help you navigate the waves of life, using the anxiety I once felt about the distant future as keywords to understand your needs. There are many people in the world who have not yet decided on their path in life, and I feel a strong need to help them find their direction.
